KZ - PRX
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"KZ has really managed to find a sweet spot between technical prowess and tuning that people wanted for a long time in the sub-50$ price range and I really struggled to find major issues with the PRX. ... great job KZ, this is a strike!"
"Very good technical performance and resolution and solid timbre for a cheap planar set ... The technical performance is very good for the price, with a pretty wide stage and precise imaging. ... the overall technical performance is definitely above average for an under 50$ planar set. ... The end to end extension is very good for the price, the note weight is on-point for a cheap planar, and the overall technical performance and resolution are above average."
"the sound quality is absolutely nuts for the price. ... Pretty good value to me imo."
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"The technical performance is very good for the price, with a pretty wide stage and precise imaging. ... I can also play some games with these and having proper pinpointing. ... The soundstage is more spacious on the PRX, imaging is mostly on par but the better soundstage of the PRX makes up for better layering and positioning of the various sounds and instruments."
"The PRX are a true surprise, especially considering the previous planar sets from KZ. ... I am usually not a fan of planars when it comes to daily driving an IEM (...) but this is really good coming from KZ. From the PR2 to this the improvement is evident. ... the PRX sound better under every aspect.The PRX have better technical performance overall, better note weight, superior timbre, a more spacious soundstage, a much more natural vocal reproduction and it’s tuned in a better way in general. (...) Just skip the old PR2 and go for the PRX hands down: the latter are harder to drive but they will reward you."
"So much better clarity and detail"
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"Weighty bass response while maintaining good speed in fast basslines ... The low-end is emphasized on the PRX and this gives more weight to the left part of the frequency range, providing for a controlled yet speedy low-end that not only can keep up with fast tracks but that can also sound “natural”. ... KZ managed to strike a great balance between note weight and speed that is super satisfying, also thanks to the sub-bass focus. ... The low-end is rich enough to enjoy some proper dubstep and drum ‘n bass"
"bass performance is ridiculous but not overpowering or muddy"
"has more “slam” to it"
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"The technical performance is very good for the price, with a pretty wide stage and precise imaging. ... I can also play some games with these and having proper pinpointing. ... The soundstage is more spacious on the PRX, imaging is mostly on par but the better soundstage of the PRX makes up for better layering and positioning of the various sounds and instruments."
"The PRX are a true surprise, especially considering the previous planar sets from KZ. ... I am usually not a fan of planars when it comes to daily driving an IEM (...) but this is really good coming from KZ. From the PR2 to this the improvement is evident. ... the PRX sound better under every aspect.The PRX have better technical performance overall, better note weight, superior timbre, a more spacious soundstage, a much more natural vocal reproduction and it’s tuned in a better way in general. (...) Just skip the old PR2 and go for the PRX hands down: the latter are harder to drive but they will reward you."
"KZ has really managed to find a sweet spot between technical prowess and tuning that people wanted for a long time in the sub-50$ price range and I really struggled to find major issues with the PRX. ... great job KZ, this is a strike!"
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"The PRX are a true surprise, especially considering the previous planar sets from KZ. ... I am usually not a fan of planars when it comes to daily driving an IEM (...) but this is really good coming from KZ. From the PR2 to this the improvement is evident. ... the PRX sound better under every aspect.The PRX have better technical performance overall, better note weight, superior timbre, a more spacious soundstage, a much more natural vocal reproduction and it’s tuned in a better way in general. (...) Just skip the old PR2 and go for the PRX hands down: the latter are harder to drive but they will reward you."
"So much better clarity and detail"
"PRX has smoother treble"
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"they are bad for the ears and get painful really quickly for me. ... I have to leave them at a pretty low volume compared to my LCD's due to it causing pain much easier."
"You need short stem ear tips for them or you get ear canal pain.I Shorted the stock ones and magic.6,7-10 hours easy."
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"I have a very carefully worked out eq for my kz pr2 because, with that, they are super, without, they are unlistenable."
"But, these are power hungry af."
"But they're hard to drive though, I'm currently not portable, using a THX 789, sometimes kicking into high gain. But my DAP can't power them directly, have to use my portable amp that puts out a watt, which it sounds fine on."
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"they are bad for the ears and get painful really quickly for me. ... I have to leave them at a pretty low volume compared to my LCD's due to it causing pain much easier."
"-7dB Q5 @8kHz and -3dB Q2 @3kHz is a must, rest is for good taste"
"The treble while well extended, sounded a bit too peaky for my tolerance."
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"I will say, though, that the included cable and eartips are awful"
"The cable looks and feels cheap ... KZ has to upgrade their stock cables. This is just another cheap cable from KZ and there’s nothing “positive” I can say about it since other brands include better cables on average. ... The QDC connector isn’t a favorite of mine either. ... KZ seriously needs to upgrade the stock cable"
"one has to factor in a new cable so maybe not hmm ... accessories are typical KZ sh*t hah."
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"If you like sub bass rumble then planar is a bad choice. ... Rhapsody wins hands down. Better quality and quantity. ... They just cant compete with a decent dd like Rhapsody in terms of bass rumble. Rhapsody outperform them easy."
"except the planar bass. ... But there is little to no rumble. ... PRX would be perfect with more rumble and impact."
"I really like the KZ PRX,except the planar bass. I keep mine at +8/9 db in subbass/bass region.But there is little to no rumble.PRX would be perfect with more rumble and impact."
I like t10 pro but I have a small preference for PRX. I am tempted to buy something huge and stupid like timeless 2 or Shody P20...
r/iems • What's been your fav planar so far? ->SGOR Luna is a great pick when it goes on discount for under 30usd. Probably the cheapest Planar alongside the KZ PRX when it runs on discount as well Dark version with gold ring makes it look like a Lunar Eclipse. Good looking without screaming for visual attention https://preview.redd.it/2eeor705s7yf1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b0322f06cc0435c069c485b030cfa40b608336f1
r/iems • Pretty iems under 30 bucks? ->I hate KZ, but i was told to try the PRX, and they synergize amazingly well with my Retro Nano So i have the cheapo setup which is the retro nano with KZ PRX and the expensive setup which is the Aful P7 with the BTR17. really amazing what you can get for 50 bucks today.
r/headphones • Budget iems are crazily good nowadays ->Did you try to eq the PRX? i've read a lot comments that planars are easy to eq and that make the prx an even greater value for a first planar. For example in here [https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/comments/1i6i1mc/kz\_prx\_are\_here\_slightly\_disappointed/](https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/comments/1i6i1mc/kz_prx_are_here_slightly_disappointed/) . When i get some time i'll try to play with the eq. I got the PRX for $18 (anniver Aliexpress sale) and i came from a KZ castor bass like OP and yes you can clearly note the difference in bass. I use the PRX with an Onix Alpha Xl1 and it sounds great.
r/iems • SGOR Luna, TRN Rosefinch, NiceHCK F1 pro, KZ PR3, KZ PRX, which one to buy? ->I was just curious, i love my PRX but i paid the half during Aliex anniversary
r/iems • I Think I Got a “Golden Sample” (or a fake ones) of the KZ ZSN Pro 2 — Insane Soundstage, Separation, and a Real A30019 BA?! ->It depends how much are you willing to pay for trying a planar. I was looking for the same 1 month ago and i went for the KZ PRX after watching an AndyAudioVault video, in the comments there are a lot of people happy with the PRX. I bought it for less than 1/3 of the price of the Shozy p20 so it was a quick buy and i'm using an Onix alpha xl1 dongle DAC that gives the needed power. The KZ PRX, the SGOR Luna, the Artti t10, the Shozy p20 are all great first planars. But go to youtube and look for "Akros Shozy p20", he made a review and compared it with other planars and in every review he makes of planars for around $200 he includes the Shozy p20, because is a cheaper version of the HIDIZS MP145, both have the same driver. So if the prices are similar like in your case i would go for the Shozy p20
r/iems • Suggestions for first planar magnetic driver iem ->You liked it? I bought it, but I don't like it that much. Also don't like the metal feel
r/iems • Best planar iem under 100 dollars ? ->Kz prx a good starting point
r/DigitalAudioPlayer • Which IEMs are best for Metal and Rock fans? ->NiceHCK F1 Pro and ARTTI T10. Have also tried KZ PRX, Letshuoer S08, and Kiwi Ears Aether.
r/iems • What's been your fav planar so far? ->I think I prefer KZ Zenith compared to PRX... there is something with PRX sound that I do not quite like.. hard to pin point to what it is. KZ PRX is detailed but somehow I dun quite like it as much. And you definitely need to use a more powerful source to run it like balanced output from a DAC AMP, I mean you can use 3.5mm if it provides enough power. My favorite IEM is still CCA Hydro.
r/iems • KZ Zenith + 784 Cores Upgrade Cable ->I have enjoyed this so far. Comparing shure aonic 215 to KZ PRX. Messing with eq, different programs, got BT for the PRX vs dongle, upgraded cables, got a case for the iems... maybe now I need a DAP. And maybe another non planar pair...
r/iems • Please explain IEMs to me. ->Yeah considering the price.
r/iems • My ONLY KZ collection (total 20)🤣🤣🤣 ->Saga is really literally worth every coin. It's musicality is truly amazing. Prx, castor pro are also one of the most competitive iem for price.
r/iems • My ONLY KZ collection (total 20)🤣🤣🤣 ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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